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The bells of All Saints Church, Maidstone, Kent.

Director of Christian Aid Loretta Minghella considers the abandonment of self and the need to face who we truly are. Show more

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The poet John Agard considers the way darkness is represented in fairy tales, mythology and religions. Show more

With the world needing more food than ever before, Caz Graham looks at how Edinburgh's Roslin Institute is working to improve resistance to disease among farm animals. Show more

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Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton. Show more

Jane Garvey presents the Radio 4 Appeal for Comic Relief. Show more

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Fifth in a series for Lent, from St Anne's Church, Dungannon, with preacher the Most Rev Dr Richard Clarke, Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh. Led by the Rev Andrew Forster. Show more

Lisa Jardine reflects on comets and the lessons to be learned from early astronomers. Show more

Sunday morning magazine programme, presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Alice faces an anxious wait, and Tom hears some home truths. Show more

For a quarter of a century her Corrie character set the standard for brassy blondes. But nothing on-screen compares to her real life. Kirsty Young talks to actress Julie Goodyear. Show more

Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation? Gyles Brandreth, Alun Cochrane, Stephen Mangan and Paul Merton attempt to demonstrate. Show more

Sheila Dillon looks at how our sense of taste develops throughout our lifetimes, and what happens when we lose it, through old age, illness or injury. Show more

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Shaun Ley presents the latest national and international news, including an in-depth look at events around the world. Email: wato@bbc.co.uk; twitter: #theworldthisweekend.

The Robert Wyatt song from 1982, written by Elvis Costello and Clive Langer, is a political song like no other. From March 2013. Show more

The GQT team visit Alexandra Palace in North London, with Eric Robson in the chair. On the panel are Matthew Wilson, Christine Walkden and Bunny Guinness. Show more

In 1991 Giandomenico Picco, a United Nations envoy, went to Beirut to try to free Western hostages. To talk to the kidnappers face to face, he had to allow himself to be abducted. Show more

After she was betrayed by William, Esther is determined to make her way and support her baby. Starring Lyndsey Marshal. Show more

Kate Atkinson talks to Mariella Frostrup about her new book Life After Life, we discuss classic and modern Western novels and betting on literary prizes. Show more

Are the middle years tough for poets? Paul Farley listens to new poems on the subject. With Paul Muldoon, Kathleen Jamie and Hugo Williams. Show more

As French troops continue fighting in Mali, jihadist groups warn of terror attacks against France and its supporters. Jenny Cuffe examines the threat both in France and the UK. Show more

Chris Bowlby profiles the British-educated Chinese property billionaire Zhang Xin, one of the most powerful women in business. Show more

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The best of BBC Radio, chosen by Sheila McClennon. Show more

Pip turns over a new leaf, and Darrell does his best. Show more

Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny with music and the help of comedian Nick Mohammed. From March 2013. Show more

By Kerry Hood. Peta has just lost her mother, but is about to find a neighbour. Read by Rosie Cavaliero. Show more

Why was a classic Elvis Costello track censored? And is broadcasting the star-studded drama Neverwhere on digital-only station Radio 4 Extra short-changing analogue listeners? Show more

Matthew Bannister on Khmer Rouge leader Ieng Sary, Princess Lilian of Sweden, commentator Tony Gubba, London Lighthouse co-founder John Shine, and blues-rock guitarist Alvin Lee. Show more

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